KOHIMA, Nov 12 The Nagaland Police, in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), will host the first-ever two-day Regional Anti-Narcotics Task Force Conference on November 13 and 14 at Chumoukedima under the national Nasha Mukt Bharat mission. The landmark event aims to strengthen coordination among Northeastern states and West Bengal in tackling the growing menace of drug trafficking in the region.
Announcing the event, Nagaland Director General of Police (DGP) Rupin Sharma said the conference will bring together police representatives and senior officials from across the region and the central government. The sessions will deliberate on the evolving challenges of narcotics trafficking, regional routes, and strategies to enhance inter-state cooperation in enforcement, supply reduction, rehabilitation, and de-addiction.
“This will be the first regional-level conference under the Nasha Mukt Bharat mission,” Sharma stated, adding that the discussions will focus on actionable outcomes to curb the flow of narcotics and promote a coordinated enforcement framework.
Addressing media queries, the DGP also provided updates on ongoing state initiatives. He announced that the Nagaland Police recruitment portal’s deadline has been extended by 15 days beyond November 7 to assist applicants facing delays in obtaining necessary documents like indigenous certificates.
Clarifying concerns about the ₹300 examination fee, Sharma said the online registration process is free and remains valid for future recruitments. “The nominal fee is charged only for sitting in the exam, and we are not making profit. The portal itself cost around ₹40 lakh to develop, and the fee helps maintain the system and cover SMS and verification services,” he explained.
He further noted that the digital recruitment system has significantly reduced costs for applicants, saving an estimated ₹5,000–₹6,000 per person in travel and lodging expenses.
On strengthening forensic infrastructure, Sharma said Nagaland’s forensic science laboratory in Dimapur currently handles around 1,200–1,300 cases annually and is “decently placed” for state-level investigations. However, he added that the department is working to enhance district-level forensic response through new proposals to the government.
Additional DGP (Law & Order) Sandeep Tamgadge informed that work orders for mobile forensic vans in all districts have been issued and new posts for scientific officers and assistants are being created. “The goal is not just to set up new labs but to decentralize resources and improve mobility so that forensic teams can reach crime scenes faster,” he said.
